Mulled Wine (1 Viewer)

[donato]

I don't even know what mulled wine is.

 

[buzd]

I don't even know what mulled wine is.

It’s wine that is warmed with spices and sometimes added liquor or flavors. Alternatively, you could read the thread.

 

[Optimus Prime]

This is also really good, no alcohol in this one

you need to like rosemary because the flavor is strong in this

Slow Cooker Rosemary-Cranberry Mulled Cider

This Crock Pot spiced apple cider recipe gets its rosy glow - and an irresistible pop of flavor - from fresh cranberries. Rosemary adds an unexpected (and festive) vibe.

www.kitchentreaty.com

 

[Madmarsha]

Let me mull it over.

 

[RebSaint]

Let me mull it over.

Terrible.

 

[Madmarsha]

Terrible.

It's the off season.

 

[Optimus Prime]

i've drunk gluhwein since a kid (eurofamily)

still love it, lately prefer white to red

made several batches of both during the holidays, yum

can you share the recipes you use?

 

[Yatman]

can you share the recipes you use?

no real recipe for me, but you can start here and adjust

for red i use inexpensive shiraz/syrah; for white i use sauvignon blanc

goodies are the same for both, adjust to your taste: whole cloves, cinnamon sticks, honey for sweetener, orange/tangerine juice and zest, apple juice

heat on lowest flame until very warm, (usually 20-30 min) but not too hot or you'll burn off all the alcohol

i strain out the junk (or not) and rebottle/refrig any leftovers, add an orange or lemon slice if you're feeling sporty

prost!

 

[Saintslfc13]

Never done it with red wine, I have done it with mead though and enjoyed it but it's not something I would do all the time.

 

[Optimus Prime]

This weekend will be the first mulled wine batch of the season

It's going be in the mid 70s today but temps supposed to drop a lot by the weekend

Starting with my old standby but I have like 4 or 5 different variations I'll be trying

Mulled Blackberry Cider will be next

 

[SWJJ]

no real recipe for me, but you can start here and adjust

for red i use inexpensive shiraz/syrah; for white i use sauvignon blanc

goodies are the same for both, adjust to your taste: whole cloves, cinnamon sticks, honey for sweetener, orange/tangerine juice and zest, apple juice

heat on lowest flame until very warm, (usually 20-30 min) but not too hot or you'll burn off all the alcohol

i strain out the junk (or not) and rebottle/refrig any leftovers, add an orange or lemon slice if you're feeling sporty

prost!

Do you put any brandy in it?

I was thinking about making a batch this weekend and the recipes I see say add brandy.

 

[buzd]

This weekend will be the first mulled wine batch of the season

It's going be in the mid 70s today but temps supposed to drop a lot by the weekend

Starting with my old standby but I have like 4 or 5 different variations I'll be trying

Mulled Blackberry Cider will be next

Unrelated, I will be making my Christmas eggnog tomorrow so it has time to mellow.

Maybe I'll put on some Mariah.

 

[Optimus Prime]

Do you put any brandy in it?

I was thinking about making a batch this weekend and the recipes I see say add brandy.

yes

1/4 to 1/2 cup (if I'm making a double batch, which I will be)

 

[Optimus Prime]

Recipe I use, usually double it

Ingredients​

• 750 ml red wine (1 bottle) — choose something fruity but not too sweet—Merlot, Zinfandel, or Cabernet Sauvignon all work well
• 2 cups apple cider
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 orange zested and juiced
• 5 whole cloves
• 4 green cardamom pods
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 whole star anise
• 1/4 cup brandy
• Orange slices for garnish
• Cinnamon sticks for garnish

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Instructions​

• Add wine, cider, honey, orange zest and orange juice to a Dutch oven or similar large pot and stir to combine.
• Add the cloves, cardamom, cinnamon stick, and star anise. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and let simmer gently for 30 minutes; do not let the wine boil.
• Stir in the brandy. To serve, ladle into mugs and garnish with an orange slice and cinnamon sticks.

 

[Optimus Prime]

Unrelated, I will be making my Christmas eggnog tomorrow so it has time to mellow.

Maybe I'll put on some Mariah.

A few years ago I made a batch of Alton Brown's Eggnog and it was in the fridge for over a month

It was delicious

Haven't made it since but think I should this year